Guyana and Cuba paid homage to victims of the Cubana Air Disaster 1976
Published on Friday, 07 October 2011 23:03
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The Guyana and Cuban Governments on October 6 paid homage to the seventy three persons that died in the Cubana Air Disaster. During the commemoration ceremony, the two governments called for a united voice around the world to speak out against such acts of terrorism.
The Cuban Embassy on Thursday evening held a commemoration ceremony for the seventy three persons who lost their lives in the Cubana Air Disaster in 1976. At the commemoration ceremony, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds said the Cubana Air Disaster will always be imbedded in the minds of Guyanese due to the ongoing relationship between Guyana and Cuba.
“Guyana continues to join with Cuba in calling for the perpetrators of what was then the most deadly act of terrorism of the western hemisphere to be brought to justice. The government of Guyana also wishes to recognise the resilient spirit of the government and people of Cuba in rising above challenges such as that one” Prime Minister Hinds said.
PPP/C Presidential Candidate, Donald Ramotar, called for the condemnation of such acts of terrorism in all its forms.
“If we are to make a real impact on the fight against terrorism, the perpetrators of the crime against the Cubana airplane 35 years ago those people who are still walking free in the United States must be brought to justice”
The ambassador of Cuba to Guyana, Raul Gortazar Morrero while paying tribute to those who lost their lives, said the blood of Cuba and Guyana were united forever onboard the Cubana flight. He affirmed that Cuba will not rest in the struggle until justice is done.
October 6 marked 35 years since the Cubana air disaster, where eleven Guyanese, Five Koreans and fifty seven Cubans perish on board the Cubana flight 455, which was heading from Barbados to Jamaica. It was described as one of the most deadly terrorist attacks in the western hemisphere. Four men were arrested in connection with the bombing and a trial was held in venezuela.
Published on Friday, 07 October 2011 23:03
Written by Super User
Source
The Guyana and Cuban Governments on October 6 paid homage to the seventy three persons that died in the Cubana Air Disaster. During the commemoration ceremony, the two governments called for a united voice around the world to speak out against such acts of terrorism.The Cuban Embassy on Thursday evening held a commemoration ceremony for the seventy three persons who lost their lives in the Cubana Air Disaster in 1976. At the commemoration ceremony, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds said the Cubana Air Disaster will always be imbedded in the minds of Guyanese due to the ongoing relationship between Guyana and Cuba.
“Guyana continues to join with Cuba in calling for the perpetrators of what was then the most deadly act of terrorism of the western hemisphere to be brought to justice. The government of Guyana also wishes to recognise the resilient spirit of the government and people of Cuba in rising above challenges such as that one” Prime Minister Hinds said.
PPP/C Presidential Candidate, Donald Ramotar, called for the condemnation of such acts of terrorism in all its forms.
“If we are to make a real impact on the fight against terrorism, the perpetrators of the crime against the Cubana airplane 35 years ago those people who are still walking free in the United States must be brought to justice”
The ambassador of Cuba to Guyana, Raul Gortazar Morrero while paying tribute to those who lost their lives, said the blood of Cuba and Guyana were united forever onboard the Cubana flight. He affirmed that Cuba will not rest in the struggle until justice is done.
October 6 marked 35 years since the Cubana air disaster, where eleven Guyanese, Five Koreans and fifty seven Cubans perish on board the Cubana flight 455, which was heading from Barbados to Jamaica. It was described as one of the most deadly terrorist attacks in the western hemisphere. Four men were arrested in connection with the bombing and a trial was held in venezuela.
The Honourable Prime Minister Mr. Samuel Hinds at an exhibition in the Cuban Embassy depicting photographs and aspects of the Cubana air disaster on the 6th October 1976.
The plaque at the Cuban Embassy commemorating the 35th Anniversary of the Cubana air disaster.
The Honourable Prime Minister Mr. Samuel Hinds, His Exellency Senor Gortazar Marrero, Mr. Donald Ramotar, Presidential Candidate of the PPP/C, Dr. Bheri Ramsarran and Mr. Komal Chand of GAWU at the Cuban Embassy commemorating the35th Anniversary of the Cubana air disaster.